Pilling is what makes a uniform polo look tired after a month. Short fibres work loose from the yarn, tangle on the surface and turn a neat polo into a fuzzy one. This polo is built to avoid that: longer staple combed yarn, a tighter pique structure and a low-fuzz finish, so it still looks presentable after a season of daily wear and industrial laundering.
| Fabric | Anti-pilling cotton pique, 200-260gsm (combed yarn, low-fuzz finish) |
|---|---|
| Durability | Tested for surface pilling after repeated wash cycles |
| Placket | 3-button placket, reinforced, taped |
| Collar | Ribbed knit collar, fused for shape retention |
| Fit | Regular unisex S-3XL, plus sizes on request |
| Labelling | Custom neck label, care label, size label, hang tag, packaging bag |
| MOQ / Sampling | 50 pcs / 7-day sampling, 15-25 days bulk |
| Best for | Staff uniforms, hospitality, workwear and rental programmes, reseller stock |
Uniform buyers should specify against washing, not against a hanger. Tell us the wash temperature and cycle your programme uses, and we will confirm the fabric and finishing that survives it — including whether a poly-cotton blend is a better answer than 100% cotton for your volume.
FAQ
Q: What causes pilling on polo shirts?
A: Short fibres working loose from the yarn and tangling on the surface, usually accelerated by abrasion and repeated washing. Longer staple yarn and a tighter pique structure reduce it.
Q: Does anti-pilling mean the polo is less breathable?
A: No. Breathability comes from the pique structure, which stays open; the anti-pilling work is in yarn selection and finishing, not in closing the fabric up.
Q: Can you test against our wash programme?
A: Yes. Tell us your wash temperature and cycle and we will confirm suitability and, where needed, run a wash test before bulk.
Q: How do you assess anti-pilling performance?
A: We assess surface pilling after repeated wash cycles on the actual fabric rather than quoting a headline number. Tell us your wash programme and we test against it.
Q: Should we choose cotton or poly-cotton for daily wear?
A: Poly-cotton resists abrasion and creasing better for daily uniforms; 100% cotton feels softer. We confirm the recommendation against your wash cycle.
Q: Can you supply a uniform programme with reorders?
A: Yes. We archive the dye recipe, size spec and label artwork, and hold stock colour availability so repeat orders stay consistent.
Q: What is the MOQ and lead time for bulk?
A: 50 pcs per colour and design, 7-day sampling, 15-25 days bulk production after approval.